**Ukraine Captures 23 Russian Soldiers**
Ukraine’s Azov Brigade has captured 23 Russian soldiers in the Toretsk area of Donetsk Oblast. The National Guard of Ukraine reported this on January 15.
According to the report, some Russian troops surrendered willingly, while others were found hiding in basements or captured during assaults. All of the captives are reportedly in good health and have been taken into custody by the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov.
The prisoners will be transferred to the relevant authorities. Ukraine hopes that they will soon be exchanged for Ukrainian defenders being held captive.
This news comes after Ukraine successfully secured the release of 25 individuals from Russian captivity on January 15. These released Ukrainians were captured during the defense of Mariupol and its Azovstal steel plant, as well as other key areas along the front line in Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts.
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